ABOX 1080P Two-Way Audio Wireless Wi-Fi IP Camera Review

A very nice quality versatile camera, I purchased this as a gift for my nephew and his wife who have just had their first baby and wanted something solid, easy to move about, the ability to set up on multiple devices, a good viewing range that gave high quality images both day and night vision and this seemed to fit that perfectly.

The camera arrived in a branded brown box with everything packed and protected in foam and comes with everything you need to be up and running including a network cable and DVD containing a digital copy of the manual along with a program called IPCMultiView for viewing and manipulating the camera from a desktop or laptop PC. The quick start guide manual is very comprehensive covering all the functions and features taking you step by step through the setup process with clearly marked pictures and illustrations showing you exactly what you should be seeing and doing, it’s fully in English and I found it very easy to follow.

Once I had unpacked it I had a good read through the manual and decided first of all to connect it wirelessly and installed the application onto my phone by scanning the QR code in the manual, this can also be done by just searching for P2PLiveCam on the relevant app store. After turning the camera on it ran through an initialisation process turning the camera through its angles and was then ready to connect, I searched the WiFi connection on my phone and connected the camera, once this was done I started the P2PLiveCam app and pressed to add a camera using the QR scanner to scan the QR code on the base of the camera and it was then connected and ready to test, at this point you can change the name of the camera and default password but didn’t as it can be changed at any time through the app.

Something not very apparent by the product description is this camera isn’t just a device you can view and use through your WiFi network at home, once you have the app installed you can login and view the camera from any place in the world just as long as you have an internet connection. I gave the camera a test on my balcony and it worked very well with high quality images and very easy to manipulate using the app, I then tested it using the network cable plugging it into my home network and tested the IPCMultiView application on my home PC which worked flawlessly and again very simple process to set up. I did a quick test on the night vision which I found to be superb, the area I tested it in was in total darkness and it still managed to give very clear images.

The camera has a micro SD card slot so you can record and store recordings which worked very well also giving the ability to format and set up the card from P2PLiveCam app, I tested the two way microphone this worked well and very simple to switch on and off when you want to use it.

I have added a video and will also add some pictures showing going through the unpacking, starting and connecting the camera, giving it a test both wireless and connected via a network cable, showing the PC application setup and features finishing with a bit of nigh vision, please note my original video is of high quality but the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded.

• Good quality images experience: Adopt 2.0 Megapixel/1920x1080P video resolution and Wi-Fi standards IEEE 802.11b/g/n, give you a solid and clear images experience to monitor every single object without flashing and black out.
• Minimizing the exist of blind area and alarm: 345°horizontal & 90°vertical rotation for motion tracking, the camera detects each potential threaten within the range you vision, timely sends you a notification via Email or alerts on your phone.
• Work well in the night: IR -LED lights can ensure the night vision range up to 8 meters, IR cut filter enhances the color quality of picture, no color cast.
• Real-time communication: Just on click, you not only hear the voices from your device, but also chat with someone else through Two-way Audio built-in microphone and speaker.
• Easy setup and use: Connect the camera with power adapter, download the P2PLiveCom from App Store or Google's Play Store, and then you can monitor the camera through Smartphone, Tablet and PC to keep tabs on kids, elder, pets and your care belongings anywhere anytime.

What I liked
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- Very easy to setup
- Great quality images both day and night vision
- With the app it can be viewed any place and any time
- The camera has a very solid base so would be very difficult to accidentally knock over
- Good comprehensive easy to follow manual all in English
- The IPCMultiView PC application easy to set up and good for large screen viewing
- The P2PLiveCam mobile device application, easy to navigate and move the camera with a multitude of settings and features
- With 345° horizontal and 90° vertical rotation you can cover a whole room

What I Didn’t Like
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- I normally like to find something to put here but I really can’t find anything, if any issues arise I will return and add them

Summary
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Since testing the camera I have taken it to my nephew’s, he now has it set up and they are delighted with it, overall this is a very nice practical camera that delivers good clear images, is easy to set up coming with a multitude of features and functions easily accessible from the mobile application and for these reasons I have given this camera full marks. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £59.99
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GooBang Doo ABOX T22 2000 Lumens LCD Mini Projector

This is the first projector I have owned so am very much a novice starting from a point of no knowledge. This arrived in a nice branded box all packed and protected in foam, the first thing I did was take the manual out and have a good read through before setting anything up. The manual is glossy, very clear and easy to follow giving identified illustrations linked to full descriptions of functions and features walking you through the setup and is fully in English without the annoying and confusing mixed language on a single page.

When I unpacked it the projector unit looks very nice with a remote control and also having silver control buttons on the top of the unit, I decided to give it a test by setting it up in the bedroom which has a good clean blank wall and put a few video clips, pictures and some MP3’s onto a USB stick along with moving my Android box to use as a HDMI source.

The projector is nice light and compact with a removable cover for the lens and an adjustment screw that goes in the bottom to raise and lower the angle, when switched on you adjust the angle, screen size and focus with two wheels located behind the lens, this is easy enough and does not take long at all.

I had plugged in the Android box and USB stick ready so it was a simple case of then navigating the menu and selecting the source starting with the Android box, there is nothing difficult here and you can return to the main menu at any time and select another source, I had the projected screen size at around 65” for the test and didn’t set it up to my Satellite TV box or Xbox One but have since done so and it works great.

I have added a video and will add some pictures, in my ignorance I placed the camera to record the footage on the top of the projector and have cut the sound from the video due to the hum of the fans being present, I didn’t notice the sound of the fan when using it but now realise having the camera right on top of it was a mistake and the projector is actually very quiet. Please be aware the video quality often degrades considerable when uploaded and I found recording the projection does not really show the great quality as it should in the same way recording a TV doesn’t so the video is more to show the menu system and process rather than the quality which was great. As a side note if you find the video won’t run as I often find then expand it to full size and start it then reduce the size again.

• Watch Even in Daylight:GooBang Doo ABOX LCD mini projector takes a lot more than doubling the number of lumens for an image to appear twice as ordinary LED projectors. With 2000 lumens high brightness you can enjoy movies even lights on.
• All-New LED Technology:Features with upgraded LED source technology, the Mini Projector projects a clear image without inflicting the same optical harm as TVs, laptops, and tablets.
• Bigger than Bigger:The mini home projector throw up 32-176 inches with projection distance 1.5-5m, which will provides a big-screen experience whether you're watching a movie or a football game.
• Long Lasting Lamp Lives:With an extended lamp life of an impressive 50000 hours, even if you watch a two-hour movie every day, your projector's lamp should last many years, what's more, you can get rid of getting a replacement lamp.
• Multiple Input Interfaces: HDMI/SD/AV/VGA/USB-in/USB-out/ Earphone slot; Connect PC/Laptop/ Android TV Box via HDMI or VGA port, connect Chrome Cast/Fire Stick via HDMI&USB 5V ports, connect DVD/Cable Box via AV port, Connect PS3 PS4 or X-Box ONE Wii via HDMI cable to enjoy games on so big screen!

What I liked
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- Nice design compact unit
- Good clear manual all in English
- Comes with a UK standard three pin plug
- Menu is simple and easy to navigate
- Picture and sound quality are very good
- I really like the mobility of the projector being very easy to move and setup wherever you want
- Ability to take a multiple input devices such as a USB stick so transferring movies or music to watch is very simple
- Simple and easy to use remote control not littered with redundant buttons
- Ability to go as large as 176 inches

What I Didn’t Like
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- No batteries for the remote control, very picky I know but it really is all I can find

Summary
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This is the first projector I have owned or even used and I love it, very easy to set up, gives great sound and picture quality, screen goes as large as I want or could ever need and it’s so simple to pick up and move to set up any place you want and the reason I have given it five stars. If you have any questions please feel free to ask I will do my best to answer.

Price: £79.99
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